Month: May 2022

Virtual reality and live performance combine in a show that asks audiences to consider if political violence is ever justifiable In a series of vaults adjacent to the Tower of London that used to house fast-food restaurants and shops selling trinkets to tourists, a portal into Jacobean London is being constructed. The Gunpowder Plot is …

‘A revolution that never happened’: The Gunpowder Plot at the Tower of London Read More »

Exclusive: Thousands of pounds stolen in cases seen by the Guardian in reports from City of London police Thieves are targeting digital currency investors on the street in a wave of “crypto muggings”, police have warned, with victims reporting that thousands of pounds have been stolen after their mobile phones were seized. Anonymised crime reports …

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I know it’s the height of toxic capitalism, but you get free stuff and money – so what’s not to like? Maybe the fact it’s really difficult For the past two years, I have been trying really hard to become an #influencer. I just wanted to #influence people to live their best lives, to find …

I’ve decided to become an #influencer. How hard can it be? | Sofie Hagen Read More »

Republicans are mulling retaliation against firms providing benefits such as travel assistance for employees seeking abortion After a supreme court decision that overturns Roe v Wade was leaked and signaled the impending end of federal constitutional protection for abortions, a trickle of companies have slowly started to announce policies that provide abortion access for their …

Corporate America buckles down for culture war on Roe v Wade Read More »

Unlike in 2010 and 2013 when the NBN rollout was a hot topic, it is yet to hit the headlines this election, but it remains front of mind for some Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Election 2022 seat explorer; Pork-o-meter election promises tracker Guardian Australia’s full federal election coverage Get …

‘They will do nothing to fix it’: why the NBN still matters to many voters Read More »

The Tesla tycoon’s complex bid for the social media platform will load the tech firm with debt If you want to know who the world’s richest man has on speed dial, then a regulatory filing on Thursday provided an insight. Elon Musk announced a score of new backers for his $44bn (£35.6bn) Twitter takeover, including …

Elon Musk’s takeover financing deal could clip Twitter’s wings Read More »

A rainy day with Flapjack the schnauzer brought comparisons with Caravaggio and a former Labour chancellor Flapjack the miniature schnauzer was the first dog Emma F Wright began walking. But what began as a favour for a friend turned into something of a second job, and now the Nottingham-based photographer follows the same route, under …

‘His bushy eyebrows remind me of Denis Healey’: Emma F Wright’s best phone picture Read More »

Don’t dismiss soil: its unknowable wonders could ensure the survival of our species Beneath our feet is an ecosystem so astonishing that it tests the limits of our imagination. It’s as diverse as a rainforest or a coral reef. We depend on it for 99% of our food, yet we scarcely know it. Soil. Under …

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According to the New York Times, the dismissals are regarded as the company’s response to the recent unionization victory Amazon has reportedly fired over half a dozen senior managers who were involved in a New York warehouse union. The firings, which took place outside the company’s employee review cycle, was regarded as the company’s response …

Amazon reportedly fires at least six New York managers involved in labor union Read More »

Imminent end to legal abortion sparks concerns over how law enforcement might access data to prosecute patients and providers A leaked draft opinion suggesting the US supreme court may overturn the landmark abortion rights decision Roe v Wade has renewed concerns over the ways US law enforcement could ask tech companies to hand over Americans’ …

Abortion surveillance: in a post-Roe world, could an internet search lead to an arrest? Read More »